noun
- the total weight and quantity of bombs carried by an aircraft on a single mission
Usage: military/aviation; often written as two words (bomb load) or hyphenated (bomb-load)
Examples
- The bomber's maximum bombload was 20,000 pounds.
- The pilot calculated the bombload before takeoff to ensure the aircraft could reach its target.
- Modern fighter jets can carry a bombload of precision-guided munitions.
- The crew loaded the bombload into the aircraft's bay in preparation for the mission.
- Increasing the bombload reduced the aircraft's fuel capacity and range.